Travel Preparation

Preparing for international travel involves understanding various health and security risks. Articles cover dangerous wildlife, emergency planning, and protecting yourself and equipment abroad.

Air Travel: Inflight Safety and Security

Keep yourself healthy on long flights with simple steps like moving around, managing swollen feet, and doing cabin exercises.

Cycle Safety for Children

Help your child cycle safely with the right protective gear and know the risks that young riders face on busy roads.

First Aid: What to Keep in Your Travel Kit

A basic travel first aid kit with pain relievers, thermometer, antacids and bandages can handle most accidents and minor illnesses on the road.

Gap Year Travel Safety

Make sure you're prepared before heading off on a gap year with practical steps for budgeting, insurance, visas, and accommodation.

How to Avoid and Beat Jet Lag

Reset your body clock before and after flying to minimise jet lag symptoms and recover faster from time zone changes.

Questionnaire: Are You Prepared for an Emergency Abroad?

Check if you've taken basic steps to handle emergencies while travelling abroad with this simple yes-or-no questionnaire.

Road Safety for Child Pedestrians

Help your child stay safe on the roads with practical tips to reduce pedestrian accidents and teach road awareness.

Safety Tips for Photographers While Travelling

Keep yourself safe while photographing abroad by staying aware of your surroundings and taking basic precautions before you travel.

Spiders and Scorpions

Small spiders and scorpions can be as dangerous as bigger predators, so here's what you need to know to stay safe.

Tips for Safe and Healthy Holiday Travel

Check with your doctor, get vaccinations if needed, and pack smart to avoid getting sick or stressed during your holiday.

Travel Insurance: What You Need to Know

Travel insurance protects you from theft, illness, injury and other mishaps that could turn your holiday into a financial disaster.

Travel Safety and Kids

Keep your kids safe while traveling by preparing ahead with documents, medications, first aid supplies and basic safety talks.

Travelling in Retirement: Safety Issues

Retirees hitting the road need to know these safety basics before their next big adventure abroad.